Ursula Stephen on How to Recreate Zendaya’s Effortless ‘Challengers’ Premiere Updo

03/30/2024

When it’s #ursieonhair, you know the look is going to be fire. Celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen does not miss! No surprise then that we’re all obsessed with her work for Zendaya’s recent “Challengers” world premiere in Sydney. Newly blonde Zendaya sported the most incredible updo with face-framing bangs and piecey bits all over.

It’s basically the perfect spring style, so get ready to recreate it for your coolest clients for upcoming weddings and proms. Scroll to read exactly how to get the look, including which products to use and when, directly from Stephen herself.

Get the Look:

Foundation and Prep

Styling

  • “Once the hair was blown out, I added velcro rollers to each section for added volume. 
  • After the hair was set, I removed the rollers and brushed out the hair to soften the look. For more volume, I used The Hair Shop 18” Skinny Clip-ins around the head and teased the roots to blend everything seamlessly. 
  • Next, I gathered the hair, leaving the bangs out, into a low bun and secured it in place with a combination of a hair tie and hair pins. 
  • To finish, I styled the bangs and left them down to frame the face and create an effortless finish. To lock everything in, to lock everything in, I sprayed the hair with SexyHair Spray & Play Hairspray.” 

If you recreate this hairstyle for your clients, or for yourself, we want to see! Be sure to tag @readthetease on Instagram or TikTok.

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